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Ben + Joria | A Proposal | Cedar Falls, IA Engagement Photographer
This post requires just a liiiitle bit of backstory, so bear with me. ;)
I've known Joria for years— probably ever since my family moved to Iowa, fifteen years ago. We were in the same age group in the local homeschool co-op, and then in 9th grade I ended up in public school for high school, and rarely saw her. Fast forward a few years, and I decided to attend a local community college...same as Joria! We even had a class together freshman year, and quickly reunited as good friends.
Back up again for a minute, though, and let me introduce our leading man! I remember when Ben's family moved to Cedar Falls. They visited our 4-H club and although I don't remember much of Ben, I remember his sister Mari Ella. ;) Then, lo and behold, a few years later, Ben and Joria started dating! It didn't take long for them to realize that they wanted forever...and so, back in April, Ben sent me a facebook message describing a "small, sparkly and round" surprise he had for Joria. All of my insides screamed really loud & excitedly...and the next thing I knew, I was asking Joria if she "and Ben" would be willing to model for a "last minute assignment."
This is what went down that day...
this was Joria's reaction when she found out this was a planned event and not actually an assignment;)
Ben & Joria, you two are truly wonderful! Enjoy this in-between time...and I can't wait for your August wedding!
xoxo,
Amelia
I've known Joria for years— probably ever since my family moved to Iowa, fifteen years ago. We were in the same age group in the local homeschool co-op, and then in 9th grade I ended up in public school for high school, and rarely saw her. Fast forward a few years, and I decided to attend a local community college...same as Joria! We even had a class together freshman year, and quickly reunited as good friends.
Back up again for a minute, though, and let me introduce our leading man! I remember when Ben's family moved to Cedar Falls. They visited our 4-H club and although I don't remember much of Ben, I remember his sister Mari Ella. ;) Then, lo and behold, a few years later, Ben and Joria started dating! It didn't take long for them to realize that they wanted forever...and so, back in April, Ben sent me a facebook message describing a "small, sparkly and round" surprise he had for Joria. All of my insides screamed really loud & excitedly...and the next thing I knew, I was asking Joria if she "and Ben" would be willing to model for a "last minute assignment."
This is what went down that day...
this was Joria's reaction when she found out this was a planned event and not actually an assignment;)
Ben & Joria, you two are truly wonderful! Enjoy this in-between time...and I can't wait for your August wedding!
xoxo,
Amelia
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